Reigning world champions Argentina have kept top spot in the final FIFA men's world ranking of 2024 for a second consecutive year, with no changes in the top 10 of the latest list published on Thursday.
Lionel Scaloni's Argentina, who were crowned Copa America champions for a record 16th time after they beat Colombia in July, continue to lead the way ahead of second-placed France and Euro 2024 winners Spain in third.
December FIFA rankings
The current Men's Soccer World Rankings, released by FIFA
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Argentina finish top for a second year running ✅
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Euro runners-up England, Brazil, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and Germany were next in the top 10.
Angola were the biggest mover of the year, climbing 32 places to finish 85th.
(Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)
